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Rise Again From The Struggle
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- Rise Again From The Struggle
Trifecta complete! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The downhills were brutal on my hip and knee today, but I dug deep and found a way! It was in the upper 40's - lower 50's all day with some bouts of bitter…
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Lots of challenges! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I was in quite a bit of pain from my hip and knee by the end, but man, was that fun today! Lots of learning opportunities. The course was brutal. The weather…
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Non-negotiables! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The number wasn't met, so there was no decision. I made that a long time ago, and today, I just have to execute. Don't Lake l leave decision making up to the…
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Race day is almost here! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Race weekend is almost here! I'll be heading out in the morning to get settled in for the weekend. Three races on the agenda. 21k Beast on Saturday. 10k Super…
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A year of consistency? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Stay consistent for a year on anything, and you'll see so much growth that it'll seem unbelievable. Getting started is the hardest part. I was scared of…
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Fear is normal! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Anyone who says they never feel these feelings is either lying or doesn't know that's what they are.These emotions are normal. They are useful even. Yet you…
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Get out to grow! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
If you're in an environment or around people who are naysayers, you're in the wrong arena.Find the group that will pull you up, not the ones that keep pulling…
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Lies!! 😂 No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This was sparked by a post from a "nutritionist," exclaiming red meat and butter are bad for you.Somehow, for thousands of years, people survived while eating…
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Call it out! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Stop giving yourself a break and being nice to yourself.That doesn't mean you have to belittle yourself and tear yourself down. But calling your actions what…
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It's not the program... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Hill sprints suck in such a good way 😂For real, though. It's not the program that is holding you back. It's your mindset about everything.You can find someone…
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It's OK to be hungry! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Being hungry is a skill most people no longer have.I realized during my races in Atlanta that I was getting too comfortable being full again.I decided at that…
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Shift your mind to get the win! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Change your mind and your results change. I kept telling myself I wasn't a runner, and I didn't like running. Then I realized a lot of things I enjoy require…
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Don't forget where you came from. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Don't forget where you came from. That doesn't mean you stay in that mindset and keep moving backwards. No. What it means is to help those trying to do the…
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Dealing with trauma. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You might disagree, but this is how I've dealt with all the things I've gone through. I don't shy away from them. I take them head in and see what I can learn…
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You're not perfect the way you are. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You're not perfect. You're not supposed to be. Yet a lot of people who are struggling hear this from others and want to believe it. Believing it is what's…
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Always a choice. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
We all have the choice. The question is, will you accept that or throw away the responsibility? This is a skill you can learn. Will you put in the effort? No…
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Your feelings aren't facts! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Feelings aren't facts, and you need to stop asking for validation. Yes, they may be real. You likely actually feel a certain way. That doesn't mean you are…
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Discipline is freeing! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Discipline isn't a bad word. Stop treating it as a pejorative. It's a necessary skill set that can be learned, developed, and honed. That takes effort and…
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Pressure is a privilege! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Don't like pressure? Then don't do anything important. Pressure is a privilege. It's telling you something matters. Use that feeling to elevate your…
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Do you have the balls or not? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I was given so many excuses by so many so-called experts. I didn't believe them. I was told I couldn't get better. I didn't believe that. I was told it was all…
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Can't have your cake and eat it, too. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I enjoy looking up the original meaning of sayings we use frequently. I've never considered what this one meant until I saw another military brother of mine…
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The burpees got me! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Today's race was much better for me! I tried a new warmup, and I dropped the layers today, and I was feeling great! I kept pace with the pack until those damn…
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After action review. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
It's important to be able to review yourself without judgment. What did I do well? Recognized my flaw, made an adjustment, and kept moving forward. I also…
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Not a coincidence! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This one caught me by surprise. I don't believe in coincidences. This was clearly a playful and loving message. Explore. Enjoy life. Cool things will happen…
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Ready to go and mace surprises! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Man I love that mace purchase more and more! For the second week in a row, my physical therapists showed me some things to do with it and we found some…
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How weather predictions can help you. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I thought of this today as the weather prediction called for rain. I learned this a few years back and it changed how I looked at these predictions. The…
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So tired 😂! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I had a lot of reasons to pretend today was bad. But that's just not accurate. I had some moments that were less than ideal for sure. But I had some that were…
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Running and a migraine... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
It's been a little while since my last migraine, but when they hit, they hit hard. Thankfully it wasn't fully set in when I was able to get my run in today…
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Is this true? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
How you do one thing is how you do everything... Or is it? I used to think this was true. Then I started bumping it against reality. Think about it. If you put…
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People suck? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You attract the energy you put out. Brand your car with disgust, and that's what you'll bring into your life. Do some people suck? Sure. But the majority of…
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Every day is a good day! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Only you get to decide if your day, in totality, is good or bad. Sure, there are lots of bad moments in some days. But if you look for them, I'm sure there's…
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Go back to move forward! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Progress looks different at times. Right now, progress for me is a greater range of motion, but I'm weaker than before. Yet, I would never reach my full…
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What you learn can be unlearned. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
What you learn can also be unlearned. You just need to recognize the proper sequencing and implement a new routine. It sounds simple because it is. Only after…
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Your bad assessments! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You are often your own worst critic. That's when you need to be self-aware enough to ignore those thoughts and listen to someone else. You don't see progress…
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Gut health = brain health... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You won't have a healthy brain if your gut isn't healthy. Your gut is a second brain, and it produces roughly 90% of your serotonin supply. Messing up your gut…
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Have fun with training! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Can't figure out what to do in the gym? Don't overthink things. Your body is enough weight for most things. Get it moving and hold in different positions. Find…
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Healing or skill building? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This is my own thought process, and you may disagree. That's okay. I'm just giving you insight into how I go about things. I think the world uses words wrong…
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Two steps back? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The random life lessons you grab into while listening to others talk... I'm not even sure this was how it was said, but it's exactly how I needed it to be…
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Hard work or talent? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Hard work and talent are two different variables in your level of skill or knowledge. Talent is simply how quick you pick things up. Eventually, though, you…
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Life responds to effort. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Life responds to effort. I love this quote I heard earlier because it's true. That isn't a blanket entry to do something towards the wrong goal and expect…
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Stress isn't negative! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I know, you don't want to hear this. But stress isn't bad. It's uncomfortable, by design. It's the catalyst for growth. It might feel painful, bring about…
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Recovery and next race. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
First trifecta done. Next race weekend is coming up! I knew my weak point was going to be the running. Now I need to put the work in to build that up. I just…
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Are you really a competitor? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The idea behind competition is to make each other better for the good of the group. Now, don't get me wrong, I want to win. I'm evaluating where I need to…
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One down, two to go! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
One down, two to go. This course was tough! I got my best time in this distance, though! I just kept moving, even though I was exhausted. Tomorrow is the next…
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Not as planned? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Things rarely go as planned. So, you learn to roll with the punches and enjoy it anyway! That's what I'm doing. I've met some amazing people and had some…
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Make the best of it! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I'm stuck at the airport after a canceled flight. I didn't make the cut for the standby flight. Now I'm waiting on the last flight off the night. This isn't…
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100% commitment! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
When you fully commit, the lines are bright. When you take away 1%, you negotiate with yourself to fill that gap. If you can't fully commit, learn to say no…
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Temporary pain for future gains! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Sometimes, you just got to feel the pain. My shoulder blade and rib are a little pissy right now, but I'm the long run it's what I need to continue my…
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Fear and faith... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Fear and faith. Both require you to believe in something you can't see and/or something that hasn't happened yet. Why not choose the one that will take you…
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What's actually hard? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
People see different things as impossible or too difficult to attempt. This is why I just don't follow other people's ideas of what I should or shouldn't do…
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Maybe you just forgot how... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
My physical therapists are amazing people! I learn so much from them. Today, I was reminded one again of the mind/ body connection. Some of the things you…
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Race season is upon us! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This is it, my final weekend to prepare for the season. I waited a little too long to start running again, but my strength is way up this year. That will help…
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Do you lack focus? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Focus and attention aren't going away. In fact, they are getting stronger. It's not an issue of lack. It's an issue of where it's going. These other things…
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Don't believe all your thoughts! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
We all have them. Weak, vile, rude, or stupid thoughts. Mentally strong people can recognize this and ignore them. They understand those thoughts are your…
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Neutral thinking. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I know this isn't normal advice to get out of a dark place. But it works. If you are used to being negative, becoming positive doesn't work well. It's too much…
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Believe the experts? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Just because they did a study on something doesn't mean it's true. They hide, remove, and misinterpret the data all the time. That doesn't mean all studies are…
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Cravings are misunderstood... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You might disagree with this, but everything you crave, every vice, is giving you something positive somewhere along the line. The issue is that vice is…
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No matter what! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Getting 3rd on poker tonight means I'm working out late and on no food. It's non-negotiable for me. Yep, it's after 10 pm now. I'm tired. I'm slightly hungry…
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Get your mind right! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Your eyes and ears will only find and hear what your mind wants to find. That means when you fail to out the work into your thoughts, you get what you pay for…
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Focus on what you DO have! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
When your focus is on the things you don't have, the result will be scarcity thinking. It's just a built-in excuse to explain why you can't do something. Too…